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For me, Obsidian is not focused on journaling. It’s important for me to have this app separate because I don’t want to mix my journaling with other things. Right now, I have everything in Bear plus a physical journal, but I would like to have one app that is only for journaling.

But of course, it’s my preference. You can absolutely use Obsidian.

Hi!

I’ve been writing in a journal since around 2019. Not every day or consistently, but I’ve built up quite a few entries.

I tried Day One at one point and loved it. However, when I discovered Obsidian, I realized how important it was to store my files on my own computer. To actually own them. To be responsible for them. I didn't want to depend on someone else’s servers or business decisions.

Since then, I haven’t been able to find a journaling app that truly fits what I want:

- Fully local files

- One time payment

- No subscription lock in

- Simple, focused on writing and preserving memories

- Optional AI tools you can use when you want, but never forced on you

Most apps either push subscriptions, store everything in the cloud, or try to become productivity systems instead of personal memory spaces.

So I’m building the app I’ve been looking for.

A simple journaling app designed around ownership, longevity, and flexibility. Your files stay on your computer. You can explore them with AI if you want to. Or ignore it completely.

If this resonates with you, I’ve put up a small landing page with a waitlist. I’d love to share progress as I build it.

Would love to hear your thoughts too.

Like you, I’m not a big fan of Gumroad. I’ll be checking out other options soon.

I don’t mind paying a fee if it helps avoid annoyances too.

Ideally, I’d like to upload directly to the App Store without disrupting my current UX. Let's see if I can find a good solution for this :)

In my case, I couldn't upload the app directly to the App Store without compromising its user experience. I had to take some extra steps that I wasn't happy about.

Regarding the provider, I totally agree — it's not the best option. However, I didn't want to deal with payments at the outset. How would you approach this?

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Hi, I’m Alberto, a software developer with over nine years' experience building web and mobile apps, mainly for small companies and start-ups. I specialise in creating simple, effective solutions from conception to launch.

Skills: Swift, SwiftUI, React Native, JavaScript/TypeScript, Node.js, React, Tailwind, Next.js, Ruby on Rails.

Open to remote contracts, consulting, and collaborations.

Location: Spain (GMT+2)

Email: hello@albertogalca.com

Website: https://albertogalca.com

GitHub: https://github.com/albertogalca

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